Olive Oil

Olive Oil is one of the oldest and most trusted botanical oils in the world, cold-pressed from the fruit of the olive tree (Olea europaea). Revered for centuries across Mediterranean skincare and haircare traditions, Olive Oil is a deeply nourishing, antioxidant-rich ingredient that delivers genuine, visible results for skin and hair. Its rich composition of monounsaturated fatty acids, squalene, polyphenols, and fat-soluble vitamins makes it one of the most nutrient-dense carrier oils available for natural formulation.

At Organicsbyjumira, we supply pure, high-quality Olive Oil suitable for direct skin and hair application as well as professional and DIY cosmetic formulation — giving you a truly versatile ingredient you can rely on.

Skin Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive Oil is exceptionally rich in oleic acid (Omega-9), a monounsaturated fatty acid that penetrates deeply into the skin to deliver long-lasting hydration and softness. It reinforces the skin’s natural lipid barrier, helping to prevent transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and keep the skin plump and supple. Its high concentration of vitamin E and polyphenols provides powerful antioxidant protection against environmental stressors and premature ageing. Olive Oil also contains natural squalene, a compound already present in human skin, which enhances its skin-compatibility and absorption. With regular use, it helps improve skin elasticity, soothe dry and irritated skin, and promote a soft, healthy-looking complexion.

Hair & Scalp Benefits of Olive Oil

Olive Oil is a deeply conditioning haircare ingredient that has been used for generations to strengthen, soften, and add shine to the hair. Its rich fatty acid content coats and smooths the hair shaft, reducing frizz, minimizing breakage, and improving overall hair manageability. On the scalp, Olive Oil helps combat dryness and flakiness, soothes irritation, and creates a nourishing environment that supports healthy hair growth. It works particularly well in deep conditioning treatments, hot oil masks, scalp serums, and leave-in conditioners for dry, damaged, or coarse hair types.

A Time-Tested Ingredient Backed by Science

Olive Oil’s skin benefits are not just traditional wisdom — they are well-supported by modern research. Its oleocanthal content gives it natural anti-inflammatory properties, while its squalene and vitamin E content contribute to its reputation as an anti-ageing powerhouse. These properties make it especially beneficial for mature, dry, and environmentally stressed skin that needs deep replenishment and protection.

Recommended Usage Rate & How to Use

Olive Oil can be used at a concentration of 1% – 100%, offering complete flexibility for formulators and direct users alike. It can be applied neat as a standalone facial oil, body moisturizer, or hair treatment, or blended with lighter carrier oils such as Jojoba or Squalane to improve skin feel and absorption. When incorporating into emulsions, add Olive Oil to the heated oil phase of your formulation. It pairs beautifully with essential oils, botanical extracts, and active ingredients to create custom skincare and haircare blends.

Texture, Aroma & Solubility

Olive Oil has a smooth, medium-weight texture with a warm golden to green-gold colour and a mild, characteristic natural aroma. It is oil-soluble and integrates seamlessly into the oil phase of creams, serums, balms, and anhydrous formulations. Due to its higher oleic acid content, it is best suited to drier skin types when used at higher concentrations, or blended with linoleic-rich oils for oily and combination skin formulations.

Formulation Applications

Olive Oil is a highly versatile ingredient that works across a wide range of product types including facial moisturizers and night creams, body oils and butters, hair masks and deep conditioners, scalp treatments and serums, cleansing balms and oil cleansers, lip balms and treatments, baby skincare products, soap making, and healing salves and balms.

Safety & Patch Test

Olive Oil is generally well-tolerated, however individuals with very oily or acne-prone skin should use it at lower concentrations or in blends with lighter oils, as its higher oleic acid content may not suit all skin types at full concentration. As with all new skincare ingredients, Organicsbyjumira recommends performing a patch test before full application. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children.

Product Details

INCI Name: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil

Extraction Method: Cold Pressed

Texture: Smooth, medium-weight

Colour: Golden to green-gold

Aroma: Mild, characteristic natural scent

Solubility: Oil soluble

Recommended Usage Rate: 1% – 100%

Suitable Skin Types: Dry, mature, normal, and sensitive skin. Use in blends for oily and combination skin

Applications: Facial oils, moisturizers, body oils, hair masks, cleansing balms, lip treatments, soap making, and baby care

Looking for complementary carrier oils? Explore our Argan Oil and Jojoba Oil — both pair exceptionally well with Olive Oil in skin and hair formulations.